According to Moses

While reading "Tiny Bear's Bible" to the kids this morning, we came across this picture. Moses points to this picture of Goliath and says, "Daddy!" I.could.not.stop.laughing!

Your Daily Hayes.

My silly family...

And of course daddy is always ready to get in on the fun!

Miah's 28th.

Never in my life have I met a kinder, more steadfast and loyal person than you, Mr. Hayes. Simply put: You're the best. I'm so glad you were born. Happy Birthday!!

A little more Molokai.

There were so many wonderful things that happened while we were on vacation that I will probably never be able to cover it all. Blogging time is limited these day, so I will just put up what I can when I can!

I think I said it before, but Moses loved the ocean. He had such a great time playing in the water. The water was pretty calm at Dixie this day so we let him get up on the boogie board. He had a blast! He also had his first big wipe out - but he was a trooper and got right back out there.

I had to get a picture up of this little guy in his aloha outfit. He was just so.darn.cute.

I wish Moses was in this picture! Here is Miah, Sarah and Grandpa Ohst. This is David, the wonderful man that Moses gets his middle name from. We miss you, Grandpa!
Now that winter has really set in here in the four corners, I have really been missing sunny Hawaii! Sigh, until next year ;)

That darn fly. Again

First it was the wasp.

Then it was the fly.

Here is the fly part two. This time, Sarah gets in on the action!

How will they know if they don't read your shirt?

Daddy says, "Sarah, after reading your shirt I know two things about you. 1.) You're a republican. 2.) You love your mommy."

Pillow fight

Sand box fun!

Little boys.

Big trucks and rocks. Doesn't get much better if you're Moses!

Your Daily Mo

Daddy got out the broom to kill a wasp and Moses thought it was HILARIOUS!

No matter what kind of day you've had the sound of your child laughing will make it all right!!

Happy 27th, Jeremiah!

27 Things I Love About Jeremiah:

1. How hard he works for his family.

2. That he loves putting Moses to bed each night.

3. He's our handyman. Needs to be done? He'll do it.

4. He is so handsome.

5. His sea grey eyes.

6. His license photo.. and all it represents.

7. He's smart.

8. He's wise.

9. He loves the Lord.

10. He is a man of integrity.

11. He leads our family with such wisdom.

12. So trustworthy!

13. He likes to play cards with me before bed.

14. He looks out for me.

15. He gets up with Moses in the middle of the night.

16. He's a wonderful son.

17. He believes in me.

18. He supported my crazy idea to run a marathon.

19. I love how much he loves the ocean.

20. He guards what his family sees and does.

21. He is a man of prayer.

22. He wakes up early every day to read the Bible.

23. Never, not once, has he raised his voice at me.

24. He is kind and gentle.

25. He is determined to raise a disciplined family.

26. He cries on occasion.

27. His hiney :)

I love you, Miah Face, happy birthday!

The things daddy's do!!

Your Daily Mo

Maybe I should start calling these "Your Monthly Mo"...

Telling Jeremiah.

I had always envisioned finding out I was pregnant and doing something creative to tell Jeremiah. When I found out I was pregnant with Moses, however, Jeremiah was standing right next to me as we waited for the result. That was wonderful and I wouldn't trade the memory for anything. This time around I was so shocked I just didn't know what to do. I reached for my phone to call him. This is the the conversation went:

J: Hey sweetie!

S: Hi. Are you at work yet?

J: Yep, just got here.

Long pause.

S: Are you coming home for lunch?

J: I'm going to do my best.

Long pause.

J: Is everything okay?

S: Yes. I will talk to you this afternoon, then.

J: Suuu-saaan

Long pause.

S: Well, um, I'm pregnant.

J: I'll be right there.

Creative, right?

About 10 minutes later he came home picked me up and swung me around in circles. He was thrilled. He showed none of the doubt or worry I was feeling. It was exactly what I needed. We sat down and prayed together and blessed this sweet little life. What a wonderful man I married! Just what I need, when I need it.

Four Years Ago Today..

..we became the Hayes'...

So to celebrate we went to Kennebuc Cafe and enjoyed a delicious lunch...

Miah cares less about photos and more about eating...
I love this guy more today...

... and it all started with this little letter that Jeremiah left my step-mom...

The important parts read:

PS: Susan is beautiful! You ought to give me her email or something... Ha! What would we do without you moms?

P2S: And she sounds pretty awesome, too.

I am so glad he asked, and that she obliged! What a lovely life we're leading!

Time with Dad.

Is this a good dad or what?!